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Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a critical report damning Spain and all other 28 EU nations for their human rights breaches.

Gender-based violence, racism, police brutality and excessive force against prison inmates are the four main points raised by Russia in a 153-page human rights report published last week.

Translated into English by an unofficial source, four pages are dedicated to the human rights issues currently facing Spain, most of which have been linked to the country’s financial woes.

A significant amount of coverage is given to examples of police brutality, including the case of Ester Quintana, the Barcelona resident who lost an eye after a rubber bullet was fired at her during a street demonstration she wasn't taking part in.

Out of all other EU member states covered in the Report on the Human Rights Situation in the European Union, Russia’s Foreign Ministry directs most of its criticism towards Germany.